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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 42

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Official source: California Secretary of State (Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.), Elections Division ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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Robert Garcia Democratic · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for California's 42nd District, seeking reelection in 2026 Full profile → Brian Burley Republican Republican candidate for California's 42nd Congressional District and Huntington Beach City School District trustee Full profile →

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IssueRobert Garcia
Democratic
Brian Burley
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports lowering costs, job training, and cutting tariffs Voted 58 yes · 32 no · 4 missedSupports tax relief, spending cuts, and deregulation for affordability
HousingSupports expanding affordable housing and cutting red tape Voted 2 yes · 2 no · 1 missedSupports expanding Mortgage Credit Certificates for first-time buyers
Health careSupports Medicare for All and expanded drug price negotiation Voted 19 yes · 10 no · 4 missedOpposes Medicare/Medicaid cuts; supports price transparency and drug cost reform
ImmigrationSupports secure borders and pathways to citizenship Voted 2 yes · 21 no · 2 missedSupports border wall, zero tolerance, and nationwide employment verification
Abortion & reproductive rightsImplicitly opposes restrictions on reproductive health coverage Voted 4 no no sourced position
EducationCosponsored Safe Schools Improvement Act; supports free college Voted 9 yes · 16 no · 5 missedEmphasizes parental voice, strong academic standards, and fiscal stewardship
Climate & energySupports Green New Deal, clean energy, no new offshore drilling Voted 31 yes · 78 no · 6 missedOpposes stronger emissions regulations; supports cleaner tech and domestic energy
Crime & public safetySupports mental health and violence diversion programs; scrutinizes surveillance Voted 41 yes · 34 no · 3 missedSupports law enforcement, limits on surveillance, stronger border enforcement
Taxes & budgetSupports higher minimum wage, expanded EITC, opposes corporate tax cuts Voted 21 yes · 36 no · 4 missedSupports tax relief for families and small businesses; opposes deficit spending
GunsSupports universal background checks, assault weapons ban, age 21 minimum Voted 8 no no sourced position
Democracy & electionsStrongly prioritizes defending democracy; cautious on AI content bans Voted 3 yes · 13 no Supports proof of citizenship to vote, term limits, and election integrity measures
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes foreign wars; criticized Trump's Iran war and U.S. aid to Israel Voted 66 yes · 39 no · 6 missedSupports strong military; opposes blank checks and endless wars

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